Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR1 · Sunderland
518
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 378 vs 518 incidents in March 2026.
Sunderland saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in March 2026 (518 vs 378 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (72). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 378 vs 518 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Public order while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (378 vs 518).